Mezereon. An upright shrub with soft grey-green leaves. Clusters of fragrant pink to purplish pink flowers, before the leaves, followed by red fruit. Max Height 1.2m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers February to March. Fruits April. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Daphne mezereum
An upright shrub with soft grey-green leaves. Clusters of fragrant pink to purplish pink flowers, before the leaves, followed by red fruit.
Additional information
| Generic | Daphne |
|---|---|
| Species | mezereum |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Mezereon |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Deciduous |
| Height | 1.2m |
| Family | Thymelaeaceae |
| Spread | 1m |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | February, March |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | April |
| Moisture | Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Mulch to keep roots cool |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
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| Maintenance | |
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